JPH03275481A - Storage case for tape cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to freely select the installation position of a card, and realize the diversification of display forms by a method wherein on an anti-turning member which is a separate body from the body of a storage case, an anti-turning protuberance is provided, and this anti-turning member is detachably loaded to the body of the storage case. CONSTITUTION:A storage case 1 consists of a case main body 4 with a one-piece structure, for which a body 2 and lid 3 are integrally plastic-formed, and an anti-turning member 5 which is loaded in the body 2, and a tape cartridge 6 for data recorders is the storage object. For the anti-turning member 5, a base 23 which is provided to correspond with a bottom wall 11 of the body 2, a pair of right and left anti-turning protuberances 24, 24 which are erected on the upper surface of this base 23, and a rear wall 25 which is integrally erected from the rear edge of the base 23 are integrally plastic-formed. A card 7 can be installed on the inner surface of the body 2, and the installation position of the card 7 can be freely selected, and by diversifying display forms by the card 7, e.g. identification of similar types of tape cartridges or distinction from other company's products can be made clear.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a storage case for a tape cartridge, which is provided with a hub rotation prevention member inside the case.

[Conventional technology]

For example, a storage case for storing a Phillips-type tape cartridge or a data recorder tape cartridge derived therefrom is provided with a hub rotation prevention member. This type of anti-rotation member is generally integrally molded on the inner surface of the storage case.

On the other hand, some storage cases include one in which the body and the lid are integrally molded, and the lid is connected to the body through an integrally molded hinge provided between the two parts so that the lid can be opened and closed, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 58-60379. This is known for use in microcassettes. In this case as well, a rotation preventing member is integrally molded on the body side.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

As mentioned above, in conventional storage cases, because the anti-rotation member is integrally molded in plastic on the inside of the body, the loading position of index cards, title cards, etc. is limited to the inside of the lid, and the loading position of cards is flexible. There was a disadvantage that it could not be selected. Of course, it is not impossible to attach the card to the outside of one's body, but in that case, the card is easily damaged and easily lost.

Storage cases in which the body and lid are integrally molded create even more serious problems when it comes to attaching cards. Even if you try to attach the card to the inside of the lid, unlike conventional storage cases where the body and lid are molded separately, it is difficult to mold the pocket without creating an undercut on the inside of the lid, so the card is attached to the lid and the tape. This is because the only option is to simply insert the card between the tape cartridge and the card, and each time the tape cartridge is inserted or removed, the card must also be removed at the same time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a storage case that allows the user to freely select the mounting position of the card by storing the card on the inner surface of the body where a rotation prevention member is provided, thereby realizing diversification of display formats. .

Another object of the present invention is to enable a storage case in which the body and lid are integrally formed via a hinge to allow cards to be loaded on the body side without being easily separated, and to allow for easy loading and unloading of tape cartridges. Easy to insert and remove cards,
To obtain a storage case with excellent handling properties.

[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention includes a storage case having a body 2 and a lid 3, and a rotation prevention member 5 provided inside the body 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the rotation prevention member 5 is , a base 23 that is removably loaded while being positioned in the longitudinal and lateral directions with respect to the body 2, and anti-rotation protrusions 24 protruding from the upper surface of this base 23. It is required that the cart 7 for displaying contents is arranged between the rotation preventing member 5 and the body 2.

The target storage case 1 may have a body 2 and a lid 3 that are separately molded and pivotally connected, or a body 2 and a lid 3 that are integrally molded in plastic via an integrally molded hinge 10.

A protrusion 3 is provided on either side of the joint surface wall between the body 2 and the base 23.
1, a space for loading the card 7 can be secured between the body 2 and the base 23.

[Effect]

A rotation prevention protrusion 24 is provided on a rotation prevention member 5 that is separate from the body 2, and this rotation prevention member 5 is removably loaded into the body 2, so that after the card 7 is attached to the inner surface of the body 2, the rotation The stopper member 5 is attached to the body 2.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Therefore, according to the present invention, the card 7 can be attached to the inner surface of the body 2, and the attachment position of the card 7 can be freely selected.
By diversifying the display formats, it is possible to clearly identify, for example, adjacent types of tape cartridges and distinguish them from other companies' products.

Since the card 7 is sandwiched between the base 23 of the anti-rotation member 5 and the body 2, the card 7 can be securely inserted without being easily separated even in the storage case 1 where the body 2 and the lid 3 are integrally molded. It can be installed and only the tape cartridge 6 can be taken in and out without the need to take the card 7 in and out.
Its handling can be improved.

[First Embodiment] Figures 2 to 5 show the first embodiment of the storage case according to the present invention.
An example is shown.

In FIG. 2, a storage case 1 has a case body 4 with a one-piece structure in which a body 2 and a lid 3 are integrally molded from plastic.
and a rotation prevention member 5 loaded inside the body 2, and is intended to house a tape cartridge 6 for a data recorder.

The body 2 and lid 3 of the case body 4 are connected via a thin integrally molded hinge 10, and the lid 3 can swing to open and close the opening top surface of the body 2 via this hinge 10. In the storage case 1, an index card 7 and an instruction manual 8 are stored together with a tape cartridge 6.

The body 2 has a rectangular bottom wall 11 that is long from side to side, a back wall 12 that stands continuously on the rear edge, and a flat surface that stands inside the front edge and the three-sided periphery of the left and right side edges of the bottom wall 11. It is composed of an inner circumferential side wall 13 that is U-shaped in view.

When the lid 3 is closed to the body 2 side, the bottom wall 1
1 and the upper wall 14 facing 1, also in the lid closed state,
It is composed of an outer circumferential side wall 15 that is U-shaped in plan view and protrudes inward from the front edge of the upper wall 14 and the three-sided circumferential edge of the left and right side edges.

In FIG. 3, the inner and outer circumferential walls 13 and 15 are overlapped and joined to the inside and outside when the lid is closed, and are provided at positions offset from the outside to the outside so as to restrict the inward or outward deformation of the joining partner wall. . The outer circumferential side wall 15 is protruded to match the inner height dimension of the back wall 12, but the inner circumferential side wall 13 has a height less than half of the outer circumferential side wall 15, except for a part near the back wall 12, This facilitates the attachment and detachment of the tape cartridge 6 loaded on the body 2 side.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, regulating protrusions 16 and 17 for regulating the loading position of the tape cartridge 6 in the left and right direction are provided on the front and rear inner surfaces of the left and right portions of the inner circumferential side wall 13. As shown in FIG. The regulating protrusion 16 on the front side is formed by protruding a part of the inner peripheral side wall 13 in a U-shape toward the inside of the case, and the regulating protrusion 17 near the back wall 12
are formed as ribs that protrude along the inner surface of the inner peripheral side wall 13.

These regulating protrusions 16 and 17 also serve as reinforcement to prevent warping and deformation of the inner peripheral side wall 13.

Similarly, outer circumferential side wall 1
Reinforcement ribs 18 are provided to prevent warping and deformation of No. 5 so as to protrude in the vertical direction.

These reinforcing ribs 18 are attached to the inner peripheral side wall 13 in the lid closed state.
It is set at the height where it joins.

In order to maintain the lid 3 in the closed position, the double-opening side walls 13 and 15
A lid fixing means 19 is provided between the joint surfaces of the two.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, this lid fixing means 19 has engaging grooves 2 recessed near the front ends of the left and right outer surfaces of the inner peripheral side wall 13.
0, and engagement protrusions 21 protruding from the inner surfaces of the left and right walls of the outer peripheral side wall 15 in correspondence with the engagement grooves 20.

In FIGS. 2 and 4, the anti-rotation member 5 includes a base 23 provided corresponding to the bottom wall 11 of the body 2, and a pair of left and right anti-rotation protrusions 24 protruding from the upper surface of the base 23.
24 and a rear wall 25 integrally erected from the rear edge of the base 23 are integrally molded from plastic.

Positioning grooves 26 are provided on the front and rear of the left and right side edges of the base 23.
27 is cut out, and these grooves 26 and 27 are formed on the body 2.
By engaging with the regulating protrusions 16 and 17 of the example, the front and rear of the base 23 and
It is positioned in the left and right direction and is regulated so that the pair of anti-rotation protrusions 24 are in proper positions.

The base wall between the anti-rotation protrusion 24 and the rear wall 25 includes:
A hole 28 in which a protruding wall 6a is housed is provided in the outer surface of the tape cartridge at the head insertion end side. By storing the tape cartridge 6 with the bulging wall 6a inserted into the hole 28, the tape cartridge 6 can be stored in a horizontal position as shown in FIG. I made it possible to make it smaller.

On the upper surface of the base 23, there are ribs 29 that are U-shaped in plan view.
30 is provided protruding from both the inside and outside. In the stored state,
The tape cartridge 6 is supported by these ribs 29 and 30.

4 and 5, from the base 23 to the rear wall 25.
A rib-shaped protrusion 31 is continuously provided on the lower surface and the back surface of the left and right side edges leading to. This protrusion 31 allows the base 23 and the rear wall 25, the bottom wall 11 and the back wall 12 of the body 2 to
A cross-sectional space is secured between the card 7 and the instruction manual 8, and the card 7 and the instruction manual 8 can be stored inside the space.

Incidentally, the illustrated tape cartridge 6 for a data recorder has substantially the same structure as that for a Philips-type audio device, except that the tape cartridge 6 uses the entire width of the tape at the same time to record magnetic signals in only one direction. The difference is that it is not used. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the drive shaft insertion hole 33 on the upper surface side is covered with a metal nameplate 34 attached to the upper half 6b. Further, although not shown, a hole for a capstan shaft or a positioning pin is also opened only in the bulging wall 6a on the lower surface side.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 35 is a title sticker, 36 is a recess for identifying the direction of signal recording, in FIG. 3, 37 is a tape, and 38 is a hub around which the tape 37 is wound.

The card 7 has a first paper surface 7a for writing data contents, test conditions at the time of data acquisition, etc., and a second paper surface 7b for writing the title or code number of the test contents. The lateral width of this card 7 is set to be slightly smaller than the lateral spacing between the regulating protrusions 16 and 17 provided on the body 2.

When in use, the card 7 and instruction manual 8 are attached to the body 2, and then the anti-rotation member 5 is attached to the body 2. At this time, the second paper surface 7b of the card 7 is bent upward at right angles to the first paper surface 7a, and is positioned between the back wall 12 of the body 2 and the rear wall 25 of the rotation prevention member 5. The tape cartridge 6 is loaded into the body 2 with the bulging wall 6 fitted into the hole 28 of the heath 23 and the name plate 34 positioned on the top surface, as shown in FIG. As a result, each anti-rotation protrusion 24 is connected to each drive shaft insertion hole 3 of the tape cartridge refill.
3 into the half and engages with each hub 38 to prevent rotation.

In the above storage state, the name plate 34 is
In order to see through the title sticker 35 from the outer surface of the case body 4, a transparent plate portion 40 is arranged on the upper wall 14 of the M3. Similarly, in order to see through the card 7 from the outer surface of the case body 4, a transparent plate portion 41 is disposed across the bottom wall 11 and back wall 12 of the body 2. These transparent plate parts 40 and 41
The transparent plate parts 40 and 41, which are separately molded, are welded to the lid 3 and the body 2 to be integrated by a two-color molding method or by welding them to the lid 3 and the body 2.

Of course, when the body 2 and the lid 3 are molded from a transparent plastic material, the transparent plate parts 40 and 41 can be made mirror-like, and the surfaces of the other parts can be roughened to make them opaque or translucent.

As described above, in the storage case 1 in which the body 2 and M3 are integrally molded, if the anti-rotation member 5 is formed separately from the body 2, the card 7 can be attached between both members 2 and 5. can be maintained reliably.

Furthermore, unlike conventional storage cases in which a card must be loaded between the lid and the tape cartridge, there is no need to take out and reinstall the card 7 each time the tape cartridge 6 is inserted or removed. card 7
When filling out necessary information or replacing the card 7, the card 7 can be easily taken out from the body 2 by simply removing the rotation prevention member 5, and then reinstalled.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a storage case 1 for a Phillips-type tape cartridge 6. The storage case 1 in this case is composed of three parts: a body 2 and a lid 3, each individually molded from a transparent plastic material, and a rotation prevention member 5 molded separately from the body 2.

The body 2 consists of a bottom wall 43, a front wall 44, and left and right side walls 45 and 46. The rear part of the bottom wall 43 is cut out to correspond to a pocket 49, which will be described later. M3 consists of an upper wall 47, a front wall 48, and a pocket wall 50 that forms a pocket 49 continuous to both walls 47 and 48. Body 2 left and right side walls 45.
M3 is connected to the body 2 through a shaft portion 51 provided near the rear end of 46.
It is pivotally connected to allow it to swing open and close.

The anti-rotation member 5 is substantially the same as the anti-rotation member 5 described in the first embodiment, except that the hem 23 is formed to have approximately the same size as the bottom wall 43 of the body 2. The reference numeral 7A in FIG. 6 is a card attached between the body 2 and the anti-rotation member 5, and 7B! , is a card mounted along the pocket wall 50 from the inner surface of the lid 3.

With this, the cards 7A and 7B can be attached to the inner surface of the case extending from the top wall 47 of the lid 3 through the back wall 48 to the bottom wall 43 of the body 2, so the attachment positions of the cards 7A and 7B can be selected as necessary, or The cards 7A and 7B can be attached to all the inner surfaces of the walls 43, 47, and 48, and the display forms thereof can be diversified.

[Another Embodiment] In the first embodiment, when the card 7 is formed of only the first paper surface 7a, the rear wall 25 of the rotation prevention member 5 can be omitted.

The rotation preventing member 5 can be engaged with and attached to the body 2 in a manner that prevents it from being removed. For example, several minute protrusions are formed on the lower part of the inner surface of the inner circumferential side wall 13 of the body 2, and the base 23 is pressed into engagement with these to maintain the assembled state.

The planar shape of the base 23 can be freely set as long as it is satisfied that the base 23 has a rotation preventing protrusion 24 and that it can be removably loaded while being positioned in the longitudinal and lateral directions with respect to the body 2.

The protrusion 31 may be provided on the body 2 side, and in this case, the base 23 can be formed into a flat plate shape. This protrusion 31 does not need to be formed in a continuous linear shape, but may be in a segmented shape.

The names of the body 2 and the lid 3 may vary depending on how the storage case 1 is used and where the hinge 10 is formed. For example, the storage case in FIG. 2 may be turned upside down and the side including the back wall 12 may be referred to as the lid, and such a case is also included in the present invention.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the principle of the present invention. 2 to 5 show a first embodiment of the storage case according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main components, and FIG. 3 is a vertical side view of the case with the tape cartridge stored therein. , FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional plan view of the interior, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the storage case according to the present invention. 1...Storage case, 2...Body, 3...Lid, 5...Rotation prevention member, 7...Card, 10...Integrated molding Hinge, 23...base, 24...rotation protrusion, 31...protrusion. Figure 2 Toshiyuki Amaike

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. This tape cartridge storage case has a body (2) and a lid (3), and a rotation prevention member (5) is provided inside the body (2), and the rotation prevention member (5) is provided with a rotation prevention member (5) inside the body (2). A base (23) that is removably loaded while being positioned in the front-rear and left-right directions with respect to storage of a tape cartridge, which is formed separately from the body (2), and in which a card (7) for displaying contents is arranged between the body (2) and the rotation prevention member (5); Case. 2. The body (2) and the lid (3) have an integrally molded hinge (10).
2. The tape cartridge storage case according to claim 1, wherein the tape cartridge storage case is integrally formed with a . 3. By providing a protrusion (31) on at least one of the joint walls between the body (2) and the base (23), a space for loading the card (7) is created between the body (2) and the base (23). The tape cartridge storage case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tape cartridge storage case is secured.